Can I prevent license suspension in a minor in possession charge in California? 7 Answers as of March 01, 2011

If the crime had nothing to do with driving, then why does it result in license suspension? Is there anything that can be done to prevent license suspension? Also, can I get a conviction like this removed from my record or will it remain tarnished for good?

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You can prevent having your license suspension for having alcohol in your possession as a minor by not being convicted. Even though such possession is not driving related that is the law. Sometimes a court (with an attorney's urgings) will let a person do a program of education and then dismiss the charge if it is successfully completed. You might consider getting an attorney for that reason. If you are convicted you can have your record expunged after you have completed probation successfully.

Was it in possession of drugs (and if so, what drug) or alcohol? Also, in regard to getting your record cleared, there are a couple options depending on the situation. How old are you? under 18? If so, you can get your juvenile record sealed. If over 18, you can get the conviction expunged. I can help you with all of this if you would like to call for a free consultation.

You can fight it and you can appeal it. Later in life you can get your juvenile record sealed, after you have completed all terms of probation on the charges. If serious about hiring counsel to help you now, feel free to contact me.

Many times an attorney will be able to assist you to get the charge altered to avoid the license suspension. Anything that involves drinking will lead to a 1 year CDL suspension when you are under 21. Once it is on your record the only thing you can do is get the charge expunged if it was a misdemeanor or higher. If you plead to an infraction you cannot have that record expunged.

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